Pre-war sportsman/woman
The lives of many promising sportsmen and women were ended prematurely. From cricketers to football players, rugby stars and chess masters, those who lost their lives in the world wars are commemorated in perpetuity by the CWGC. Tell us their stories.
Subadar Kure Ram - A soldier who fulfilled his duty even after death
Corporal John S. Tosswill 72726, Northern Signalling Service Training Centre, Royal Engineers
Serjeant Eric Purvis, 208024, 11th Bn., The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
Corporal William Gore, L/4980, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers
Private Arthur James Wilson 8074, 12th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers
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